dandles

The word “dandles” has 2 syllables: dan-dles

It's pronounced as /ˈdændəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for dandles?

In the thesaurus, “dandles” has 4 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dandles along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dandles

Antonyms for dandles

Meanings of dandles

  • verb
    1. To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
    2. To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.
    3. To play with; to put off or delay by trifles; to wheedle.

Example Sentences

  • She dandles her little brother affectionately.
  • The nanny gently dandles the baby to calm her down.
  • In the park, mothers often dandles their infants in the sunshine.
  • The grandmother lovingly dandles her grandchild in her arms.
  • He softly dandles the kitten, trying to comfort it.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandles, such as: abuses, babies, controls, disciplines, indulges, maltreats, mishandles.

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